Nikie Johnson
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Trump will seek $2 billion to beautify D.C. from a Congress that... has yet to give back the $1 billion in D.C.'s own locally raised funds that an appropriations law froze earlier this year www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump seeks $2 billion to clean up D.C. in latest effort to control city
The longtime real estate developer has falsely claimed he has solved the city’s crime problems. Now he seeks to transform Washington into a place reminiscent of his private golf clubs. It is unclear h...
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August 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Trump will seek $2 billion to beautify D.C. from a Congress that... has yet to give back the $1 billion in D.C.'s own locally raised funds that an appropriations law froze earlier this year www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Smart analysis from Schar School dean Mark Rozell explaining how D.C. residents have reacted wapo.st/45EHfZQ
August 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Smart analysis from Schar School dean Mark Rozell explaining how D.C. residents have reacted wapo.st/45EHfZQ
The Washington Post asked 604 D.C. residents about Trump’s takeover of city police and surge of federal law enforcement into the city. Here’s what they said. (They aren't thrilled.) By @joeheim.bsky.social, @sfcpoll.bsky.social, @emgusk.bsky.social
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We asked 604 D.C. residents about Trump’s takeover. Here’s what they said.
Though crime continues to be a concern, most residents strongly oppose Trump’s actions and don’t think they’ll make D.C. safer, a Washington Post-Schar School poll found.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Washington Post asked 604 D.C. residents about Trump’s takeover of city police and surge of federal law enforcement into the city. Here’s what they said. (They aren't thrilled.) By @joeheim.bsky.social, @sfcpoll.bsky.social, @emgusk.bsky.social
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January 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
"To be clear, there have been instances where sketches have been rejected or revisions requested, but never because of the point of view inherent in the cartoon’s commentary. That’s a game changer…and dangerous for a free press." -Cartoonist Ann Telnaes
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
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